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River Flood Warning 6, NWS St. Louis, MO

February 3, 2024Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County, Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at Feb 3, 2024, 2:51 PM CST for Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County, Illinois. It took effect at Feb 5, 2024, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 19 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 3, 2024, 2:51 PM CST (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 5, 2024, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 24, 2024, 2:51 PM CST
In force
19 days
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Calhoun County, IL, Greene County, IL, Jersey County, IL

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Illinois River at Hardin (HARI2).

Action stage
24 ft
Minor stage
25 ft
Moderate stage
31 ft
Major stage
32 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05587060, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

757 
WGUS43 KLSX 032051
FLWLSX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
251 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Illinois River at Hardin.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC013-061-083-050900-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0006.240205T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.240205T1200Z.240207T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
251 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.

* WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of 
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:30 PM CST Saturday the stage was 24.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Monday morning and continue rising to a crest of 25.5 feet
    early Wednesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Illinois River
  Hardin        25.0    24.5    24.7  25.0  25.2  25.4  25.5


&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062


$$

Pfahler
6 follow-up statements
834 
WGUS83 KLSX 040234
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
834 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Hardin.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Illinois River at La Grange LD.

  Illinois River at Meredosia.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC013-061-083-051445-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0006.240205T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.240205T1800Z.240208T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
834 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER 
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of 
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 24.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Monday afternoon and crest near 25.5 feet Wednesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
  Hardin        25.0    24.5    24.9  25.2  25.4  25.5  25.3


&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062


$$

ILC009-051445-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NLGI2.1.ER.240202T1015Z.240206T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
834 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La 
  Grange begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 23.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.3 feet
    Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
  La Grange LD  23.0    23.8    24.2  24.3  24.3  24.1  23.9


&&

LAT...LON 3999 9058 3999 9046 3988 9051 3988 9063


$$

ILC137-149-051445-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MROI2.1.ER.240203T0115Z.240206T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
834 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer 
  outlets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 18.3 feet
    Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
  Meredosia     17.0    17.5    18.0  18.2  18.2  18.0  17.9


&&

LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067


$$

ILC149-171-051445-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.240201T1230Z.240207T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
834 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 16.1 feet
    Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
  Valley City   14.0    15.1    15.7  16.0  16.1  15.9  15.7


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

Gosselin
772 
WGUS83 KLSX 041611
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

  Illinois River at La Grange LD.

  Illinois River at Meredosia.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

  Illinois River at Hardin.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC027-060415-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.DR.240129T1542Z.240203T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 21.3 feet, Cabins on the left bank below the gage 
  begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 21.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM CST Sunday was 21.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue near 21.4 feet
    through this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location         Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Kaskaskia River
  Carlyle        16.5    21.4    21.4  21.4  21.4  21.4  19.5


&&

LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
      3854 8942


$$

ILC009-060415-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NLGI2.1.ER.240202T1015Z.240205T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La 
  Grange begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 23.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CST Sunday was 23.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.3
    feet tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
  La Grange LD  23.0    23.9    24.3  24.3  24.2  24.1  23.9


&&

LAT...LON 3999 9058 3999 9046 3988 9051 3988 9063


$$

ILC137-149-060415-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MROI2.1.ER.240203T0115Z.240206T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer 
  outlets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 17.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM CST Sunday was 17.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3
    feet Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
  Meredosia     17.0    17.7    18.0  18.3  18.2  18.0  17.8


&&

LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067


$$

ILC149-171-060415-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.240201T1230Z.240207T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM CST Sunday was 15.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
    feet Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
  Valley City   14.0    15.3    15.7  16.0  16.1  15.9  15.7


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

ILC013-061-083-060415-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0006.240205T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.240205T1800Z.240208T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1011 AM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL 
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of 
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 24.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
    25.5 feet Wednesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
  Hardin        25.0    24.6    24.8  25.2  25.4  25.5  25.3


&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062


$$

MRM
048 
WGUS83 KLSX 050229
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
829 PM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...

  Illinois River at Hardin.

  Illinois River at La Grange LD.

  Illinois River at Meredosia.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC013-061-083-061430-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0006.240206T1800Z-240211T1200Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.240206T1800Z.240208T0000Z.240210T0600Z.NO/
829 PM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO SUNDAY, 
FEBRUARY 11...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Sunday, February 11.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of 
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 24.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Tuesday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
  Hardin        25.0    24.6    24.9  25.1  25.2  25.1  24.9


&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062


$$

ILC009-061430-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NLGI2.1.ER.240202T1015Z.240206T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La 
  Grange begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 24.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 24.2 feet
    Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
  La Grange LD  23.0    24.0    24.2  24.1  23.9  23.7  23.4


&&

LAT...LON 3999 9058 3999 9046 3988 9051 3988 9063


$$

ILC137-149-061430-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MROI2.1.ER.240203T0115Z.240206T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer 
  outlets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 18.1 feet
    Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
  Meredosia     17.0    17.8    18.1  18.0  17.8  17.6  17.3


&&

LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067


$$

ILC149-171-061430-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.240201T1230Z.240206T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM CST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 15.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 15.8 feet
    Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
  Valley City   14.0    15.4    15.8  15.8  15.6  15.4  15.0


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

Gosselin
135 
WGUS83 KLSX 051542
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
942 AM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Meredosia.

  Illinois River at Hardin.

  Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

  Illinois River at La Grange LD.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC137-149-070345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T1200Z/
/MROI2.1.ER.240203T0115Z.240206T0000Z.240211T0600Z.NO/
942 AM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.

* WHEN...Until Monday, February 12.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer 
  outlets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 17.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM CST Monday was 17.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
    Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
  Meredosia     17.0    17.9    18.1  18.0  17.9  17.6  17.3


&&

LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067


$$

ILC013-061-083-070345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0006.240207T1800Z-240210T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.240207T1800Z.240207T1800Z.240208T1800Z.NO/
942 AM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of 
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 24.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0
    feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
  Hardin        25.0    24.6    24.7  24.9  25.0  24.8  24.6


&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062


$$

ILC027-070345-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.DR.240129T1542Z.240203T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 21.3 feet, Cabins on the left bank below the gage 
  begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 21.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CST Monday was 21.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.4
    feet this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location         Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Kaskaskia River
  Carlyle        16.5    21.3    21.4  21.4  21.4  21.4  21.4


&&

LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
      3854 8942


$$

ILC009-070345-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NLGI2.1.ER.240202T1015Z.240206T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La 
  Grange begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 24.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CST Monday was 24.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.1
    feet just after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
  La Grange LD  23.0    24.0    24.1  24.0  23.8  23.6  23.4


&&

LAT...LON 3999 9058 3999 9046 3988 9051 3988 9063


$$

ILC149-171-070345-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.240201T1230Z.240206T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
942 AM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CST Monday the stage was 15.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM CST Monday was 15.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
    feet tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
  Valley City   14.0    15.5    15.7  15.7  15.5  15.3  15.0


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

MRB
867 
WGUS83 KLSX 060308
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
908 PM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at La Grange LD.

  Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

  Illinois River at Meredosia.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Hardin.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC009-071515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240212T1800Z/
/NLGI2.1.ER.240202T1015Z.240206T0600Z.240211T1200Z.NO/
908 PM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD.

* WHEN...Until Monday, February 12.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La 
  Grange begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 24.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CST Monday was 24.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.1
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
  La Grange LD  23.0    24.0    24.0  23.8  23.6  23.4  23.0


&&

LAT...LON 3999 9058 3999 9046 3988 9051 3988 9063


$$

ILC013-061-083-071515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0006.240208T0000Z-240210T0600Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.240208T0000Z.240208T0000Z.240209T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO EARLY 
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of 
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CST Monday the stage was 24.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0
    feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
  Hardin        25.0    24.6    24.9  25.0  24.9  24.8  24.6


&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062


$$

ILC027-071515-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.DR.240129T1542Z.240203T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 21.3 feet, Cabins on the left bank below the gage 
  begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CST Monday the stage was 21.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 PM CST Monday was 21.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 19.3 feet Monday,
    February 12.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location         Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Kaskaskia River
  Carlyle        16.5    21.3    21.3  21.3  21.3  21.3  19.3


&&

LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
      3854 8942


$$

ILC137-149-071515-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T1200Z/
/MROI2.1.ER.240203T0115Z.240206T1200Z.240211T0600Z.NO/
908 PM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.

* WHEN...Until Monday, February 12.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer 
  outlets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CST Monday the stage was 17.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 PM CST Monday was 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
  Meredosia     17.0    17.9    18.0  17.9  17.6  17.3  16.9


&&

LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067


$$

ILC149-171-071515-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.240201T1230Z.240206T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
908 PM CST Mon Feb 5 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CST Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 PM CST Monday was 15.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6
    feet just after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
  Valley City   14.0    15.6    15.6  15.4  15.2  14.9  14.6


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

Elmore
876 
WGUS83 KLSX 061620
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1020 AM CST Tue Feb 6 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at La Grange LD.

  Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Meredosia.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Hardin.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC013-061-083-061730-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0006.240208T0000Z-240206T1620Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CST Tue Feb 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 24.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9
    feet early Thursday morning.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
  Hardin        25.0    24.7    24.8  24.9  24.9  24.8  24.7


&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062


$$

ILC009-080430-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240212T0600Z/
/NLGI2.1.ER.240202T1015Z.240205T1100Z.240211T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CST Tue Feb 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La 
  Grange begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 24.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CST Tuesday was 24.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Saturday evening.
  - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
  La Grange LD  23.0    24.0    24.0  23.8  23.5  23.2  22.8


&&

LAT...LON 3999 9058 3999 9046 3988 9051 3988 9063


$$

ILC137-149-080430-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T1800Z/
/MROI2.1.ER.240203T0115Z.240206T1800Z.240211T1200Z.NO/
1020 AM CST Tue Feb 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer 
  outlets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 17.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM CST Tuesday was 18.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
  Meredosia     17.0    17.9    18.0  17.8  17.6  17.3  17.0


&&

LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067


$$

ILC027-080430-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.DR.240129T1542Z.240203T1415Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CST Tue Feb 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 21.3 feet, Cabins on the left bank below the gage 
  begin flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM CST Tuesday was 21.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 19.3 feet
    Tuesday, February 13.
  - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.


&&

                 Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location         Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Kaskaskia River
  Carlyle        16.5    21.3    21.3  21.3  21.3  21.3  19.3


&&

LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
      3854 8942


$$

ILC149-171-080430-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.240201T1230Z.240206T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 AM CST Tue Feb 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM CST Tuesday was 15.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6
    feet this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

                Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location        Stg    Stage    Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
  Valley City   14.0    15.6    15.6  15.4  15.2  15.0  14.7


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

MRB

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS St. Louis, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 3, 2:16 PM CST, 35 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • There remains a chance (30-60%) for light rain late tonight into Sunday over central and southeast Missouri. Rainfall amounts in areas that see rain will get up to one-tenth of an inch.
  • Above normal temperatures will persist next week with well above normal levels Wednesday into Friday. Rain chances (30-70%) will also return Thursday into Saturday with the best chance on Thursday night.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 3, 2:16 PM CST, 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Saint Louis MO
216 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- There remains a chance (30-60%) for light rain late tonight into Sunday
  over central and southeast Missouri. Rainfall amounts in areas
  that see rain will get up to one-tenth of an inch.

- Above normal temperatures will persist next week with well above
  normal levels Wednesday into Friday. Rain chances (30-70%) will
  also return Thursday into Saturday with the best chance on
  Thursday night.

&&

.SHORT TERM...  (Through Late Sunday Night)
Issued at 212 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

Latest satellite imagery is showing a band of clouds extending from
the Lower Mississippi Valley into the Central Plains ahead of an
upper low over the southern High Plains.  These clouds are mainly
mid and high clouds across our area that are filtering the early
February sun. Temperatures today have still climbed above normal
even with the clouds and the easterly winds.

The HREF is consistent in keeping the track of the upper low moving
into Louisiana by tomorrow afternoon which keeps the best moisture
and ascent to our south. HREF precipitation probabilities are
showing a tight north-south gradient over central and southeast
Missouri. This is likely because of the track of the storm and the
dry east-northeast low-level flow. Will keep a 30-60% chance of
light rain late tonight into Sunday along and southwest of a
Jefferson City to Fredericktown line. Dry weather is expected on
Sunday night as subsidence sets in behind the upper low.

Lows tonight will remain above normal ranging from the mid 30s over
northeast Missouri and west central Illinois to the mid 40s over
southeast Missouri.  Highs tomorrow will be slightly cooler with
highs around 50 because of extensive cloud cover.

Britt

&&

.LONG TERM...  (Monday through Next Saturday)
Issued at 212 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

Key Messages:

There remains reasonable agreement with both the deterministic and the
respective ensemble model runs that a upper ridge will move across
the central CONUS early to middle of next week.  This will bring dry
weather to the region before an upper trough lifts out of western
CONUS bringing an attendant front across Missouri and Illinois on
Friday. There will be an increase in moisture and lift ahead of the
front as 40-70% of ensemble members are showing rain chances late
Thursday and Thursday night before dropping off to 20-30% on Friday
into Saturday in zonal flow with weaker embedded shortwaves behind
the front.  Some of the ensemble members are also showing some weak
CAPE ahead of the front, but will hold off mentioning thunder this
far out as I am not confident in the timing of thunderstorms.

Temperatures are expected to remain above normal through the period
with ensemble mean 850mb temperatures starting around 5C early in
the week before climbing into the 5-10C range Wednesday and
Thursday. Low level flow will turn out of the southwest behind a
retreating surface high on Wednesday and Thursday which will cause
temperatures to be 15 to 20 degrees above normal. Temperatures on
Friday and Saturday will also be well above normal, but may not be
as warm with the front moving through.

Britt

&&

.AVIATION...  (For the 18z TAFs through 18z Sunday Afternoon)
Issued at 1134 AM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

Mainly dry and VFR conditions are expected during the period. The
only exceptions will be after 09Z tonight at JEF and COU when MVFR
ceilings between 1500-2500 feet with a chance of rain will be
possible. Otherwise, winds will stay out of the east around 10
knots.

Britt

&&

.LSX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...None.
IL...None.
&&

WFO LSX
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 3, 2:25 PM CST, 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service St Louis MO
225 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-095>102-MOZ018-019-026-027-
034>036-041-042-047>052-059>065-072>075-084-085-099-042030-
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-
Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-Adams IL-Brown IL-Pike IL-
Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-Madison IL-Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Shelby MO-Marion MO-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-
Audrain MO-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
Lincoln MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-Franklin MO-
Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO-Crawford MO-
Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Iron MO-
Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
225 PM CST Sat Feb 3 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern and
central Missouri as well as west central and southwest Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Britt

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.